# 36 2020 Dev. Psalm 94:14. Our Rock! Read all of Ps. 94. The purpose of these devotionals is to draw closer to God and grow spiritually by applying His Word to our daily living. All passages are taken from the NIV.
Psalm 94:14 “For the Lord will not reject his people; he will never forsake his inheritance.”
Psalms 90 through 100 are a series of 11 Psalms that open and close with “Lord” (Adonai) or “the Lord” (Yahweh). Ps. 94 is an appeal to God for relief from persecution and injustice. You cannot make this up; this Psalm is addressing what we all are facing in our country today. Not only injustice to minorities but also to conservatives, Christians, pro lifers, dedicated police officers, conservative judges and upstanding leaders that support the rule of law.
Vs. 1-3 is a prayer that all followers of Jesus should pray today: Lord, “RIse up, Judge of the earth”.
Vs. 4-7 The prayer continues laying out the problems and the disregard for God: “They say, ‘The Lord does not see; the God of Jacob takes no notice.’ “Really?
Vs. 8-11 The Psalmist speaks to the perpetrators, “Take notice, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise?” Take note, who is speaking out today? “The Lord knows all human plans; he knows that they are futile.” Amen!
Vs. 12-15 The prayer gives us the answers to our difficulties today: “Blessed is the one you discipline, Lord, the one you teach from your law;” Pray that God will teach, give relief, not reject, and never forsake our land and God’s people.“Judgment will again be founded on righteousness, and all the upright in heart will follow it.” Amen!
Vs. 16- 19 This part of the prayer puts God squarely on the side of followers of Jesus. God “rises up”, God gives “me help”, and “your unfailing love supported me”. Praise God!
Vs. 20-23 points out the foolishness of being allied with those who reject law and order. When God is thrown out of public life, and leaders pay only lip service, do we really think God will continue to bless us and our land? The Psalmist ends on a positive note that gives followers of Jesus the comfort we need right now: “But the Lord has become my fortress, and my God the rock in whom I take refuge.”
That is what we hold onto, the promises of God!
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